# Google Translate vs Translate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Translate at none against Translate's 5. Google Translate also leads on ratings volume (84K vs 120) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Translate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Google Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Google Translate against 4.4 for Translate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Translate has 84K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Google Translate's written reviews are positive against 38% of Translate's.

Google Translate ships an update weekly, Translate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Translate | Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-translate/id414706506/reviews) | **[4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-live-translator/id1490615257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 241 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Evo Tec Labs @ Pepperbit Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665371293) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-translate/id414706506)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #182 Top Free (US App Store)

Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to draw characters. Save frequently used phrases for quick access.

**Highlights:** Text translation, Offline translation, Instant camera translation, Photo translation, Voice translation, Conversation translation, Handwriting translation

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Spoken Cantonese & Jyutping recently added
- 🚀 Fantastic for translating on the go
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Useful for learning languages
- 👍 Offline translation available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations for some languages
- 🐛 Buggy camera/image translation
- 🐛 Inconsistent translation of formal/informal language
- 🐛 Slow performance, especially offline
- 🐛 Cluttered interface, poor UX design

**Reported bugs**

- Camera translation not working without internet connection
- Inability to select and translate specific text in images
- Inconsistent translation of words with multiple meanings
- Predictive text feature providing inaccurate suggestions

**Requested features**

- Add more language support, especially for minority languages
- Improve accuracy of translations, especially for Asian languages
- Allow manual selection of text in image translation
- Add option to toggle between formal and informal language
- Improve offline performance and functionality


### Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-live-translator/id1490615257)

Break down language barriers with real-time voice, camera, and text translation. Supports over 100 languages for seamless communication during travel or daily interactions. Offers a zoom function for clearer display of translated text.

**Highlights:** Voice translation, Camera translation for photos, Keyboard text translation, Real-time conversation mode, Zoom function for enlarged text, Supports over 100 languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use all PRO features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Use all PRO features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Try PRO version | $19.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Voice & Camera Translator PRO | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Translate free?

Google Translate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Translate free?

Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Translate or Translate?

Translate is rated higher. Google Translate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Translate averages 4.4 from 120 ratings.

### Do Google Translate or Translate have ads?

Neither Google Translate nor Translate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Translate or Translate?

Google Translate ships an update weekly, and Translate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Translate was updated on November 11, 2026 and Translate on November 7, 2026.

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